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Newspaper
Belleville Republic
Location
Belleville, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1876
Page
2
A.G Bell Franklin Governor issues proclamation for Centennial Anniversary observances in Gellville with editor A B Wilder noted. Official notice appears in the Gellville Republic on May 8 1876.
Governor Osborn directs publication of a joint congressional resolution urging counties and towns to observe the Centennial of U S Independence with historical sketches. The item cites county clerk and secretary of state roles and describes archival filing aims in Congress, plus local board actions and expenses.
Kansas Republican delegates and alternates to the Union Republican National Convention in Cincinnati are chosen at Topeka on February 24 1876. Districts to appoint delegates, with alternates, and proxies are not allowed. recommendations urge county and district bodies to organize by May 12 1876.
The article stresses choosing foundation sheep carefully to avoid losses in wool farming. It advises inspecting age via incisor teeth to avoid broken mouthed culls and watching for scab indicators like fleece patches. It notes Kansas buyers often retain local flocks and prefer Kansas-raised sheep if affordable.
The St Louis Journal argues that wheat cultivation is far from reaching its limit in the western states. It cites Minnesota growth from 1850 to 1875 and projects 40 million bushels for 1877, with potential for 100 million bushels on unoccupied land. It asserts Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Kansas could triple production, aided by improving rail and river routes.
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